The late French-Moroccan artist Nicola L’s 1969 sculptural installation “La Chambre en Fourrure” (The Fur Room), slathered in royal purple faux-fur and studded with pockets, has been re-created inside the Hammer Museum for this year’s “Made in L.A.” biennial. Before COVID-19, viewers were meant to slide their faces and arms […]
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The Pioneer Woman’s holiday gift guide: 6 affordable products
Food Network’s Ree Drummond of The Pioneer Woman is ready for the holidays, and she is spreading the cheer by sharing her top picks for gifting this holiday season. The list includes many affordable home products that are perfect for anyone on your list. In a recent interview with E! […]
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Here’s what the CDC suggests for Thanksgiving amid the pandemic
Thanksgiving is going to look very different for many Americans this year compared to years past. But there are ways to gather with family while also following COVID-19 guidelines. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes, gathering with friends and family for Thanksgiving can increase the chances of […]
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Close to Home: Actress Javicia Leslie on Her Home Renovations, Falling in Love With Gardening, and More
Javicia Leslie is breaking barries with her newest role on the CW. John Jay Text size “Close to Home” is a series inspired by the fact that so many of us are spending more of our time at home and learning to appreciate our sanctuaries now more than ever. At […]
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4 Rooms Homeowners Don’t Use and How to Repurpose Them | Real Estate
We all have that one room or space in our home that rarely gets used. Lifestyles have evolved over the last two decades and with them, certain domains have gone in and out of vogue. Advances in technology and the rise of work-from-home have also shifted traditional design trends toward […]
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Early offers from Samsung, Sony and LG
Whether you are looking to splash out or pick up a budget model, these are the discounts to know about (iStock/The Independent) Film lovers, documentary fans and Netflix addicts listen up, as Black Friday is nearly upon us, and this year’s event is set to be bigger than ever. So […]
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Do you need an appraisal to refinance a mortgage?
A home appraisal can ensure a homeowner is paying what the home is worth currently. (iStock) Before you refinance your mortgage, you’re going to want to understand all the steps involved. Like, do you need to get an appraisal to refinance? If you’re unsure, then you’re in the right place […]
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Early offers on AirPods, smartwatches and Nintendo Switch
2019’s sale spanned 15 days, but this year it has doubled (The Independent) It may only be the start of November, but Amazon is not messing around this year when it comes to Black Friday as it’s already begun its sale. Yes, that’s right, so you have plenty of time […]
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10 Times The Whole Cast Broke Character
Modern Family is known for making people laugh uncontrollably at the lives of the Dunphy, Delgado-Pritchet, and Tucker-Pritchett clan. The sitcom is filmed in a mockumentary style with the characters giving a look to the camera every so often to show how they really feel about the scenario. RELATED: Modern Family: […]
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Prince Charles backs new sustainable fashion range
Global online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter on Thursday launched a new sustainable menswear and womenswear range, supported by Prince Charles’ charitable foundation. Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son and heir, who has long been known for his strong views on the environment, said he was “extremely impressed” by the 18-piece ready-to-wear […]
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Having a Virtual Friendsgiving This Year? Here Are 26 Unique Ways to Celebrate
As much as I love attending Friendsgivings and spending quality time with my favorite people over the holidays, I know our safety comes first, which means we won’t all be able to get together this year. But that doesn’t mean we still can’t celebrate! Many Friendsgivings will be virtual this […]
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Belgium exempts gift-bearing St Nicholas from virus measures
Raf Casert, Associated Press Published 10:28 a.m. ET Nov. 12, 2020 Buizingen, Belgium – To ensure the merriment of millions of children, the government of Belgium is offering a special exemption from the country’s strict coronavirus measures to beloved St. Nicholas, who always delivers bountiful presents on the morning of […]
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Walmart Just Launched Its Early Black Friday Bonanza
This article was originally published on Yahoo Life. HuffPost and Verizon Media may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and product availability are subject to change. (Photo: ) (Photo: Yahoo Life) 2020 has been a year like no other. With all the goings-on, it’s […]
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Consumers of All Ages Still Struggle on E-Commerce Sites | E-Commerce
By Jack M. Germain Nov 12, 2020 6:00 AM PT Online shoppers face myriad basic obstacles, including not being able to complete a purchase transaction. A survey by customer engagement firm goMoxie shows that consumers struggle to complete basic tasks on retail websites. Most are more likely to abandon the […]
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Bay City suspends bulk item collection for remainder of the year
BAY CITY, MI – If you’re doing a bit of cleaning before winter sets in then you’ll need to make alternative plans in Bay City to get rid of large items. The City of Bay City announced that all bulk item collection services will be suspended as of Nov. 16. […]
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Credit card balances drop, giving many consumers more room to shop
CLOSE Many of us won’t be putting airline tickets on our credit card or using plastic to pick up the tab for a big holiday dinner at a fancy restaurant with the extended family. We’re just not looking at that kind of holiday spending in 2020. But consumers, being consumers, are […]
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acoustic and thermal insulation manufacturers
Autins group chief executive Gareth Kaminski-Cook explains how his company helps the car industry make cars that are lighter and less noisy – and how it has diversified during the pandemic to survive and thrive Finding ways to improve cars’ acoustic and thermal performance is big business as consumers demand […]
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New Marion Maid-Rite, apartment complex expected to open in late 2021
MARION — Developer Joe Hill is balancing many projects in Marion. In a year that brought a pandemic and a derecho to Eastern Iowa, he has moved two historic houses from the future site of the Marion Public Library to a new location on the corner of Fourth Avenue and […]
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Arizona family celebrates Diwali with fireworks and homemade snacks
CLOSE Welcome to Homemade, a monthly series from The Republic featuring family recipes and the stories behind them. As Diwali nears, Ranjani Venkatakrishnan expects to hear the sizzling sound of her mother deep frying murukku, her favorite holiday snack, in their home in Chandler. Venkatakrishnan, a journalism grad student at […]
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An Artist Explores What ‘Crosses The Ocean’ In Porcelain And Painted Collage
My grandfathers (a tailor and a carpenter) came to America from Lithuania in the late 1800s. I’ve been thinking about their journeys lately, as immigrants from Central and South America dare to dream of futures here. These days, immigrants from Asia make up the largest share of new U.S. arrivals. […]